May 8, 2019 from the OU:
Abu-Lafia Pita, Pita bread, Abu-Lafia Pita, Montreal CA has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Abu-Lafia Pita. Some Abu-Lafia bags bear an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
September 13, 2018 from the OU:
Abu Lafia Pita, Produits Pita Achtaroute, Montreal PQ has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify Abu Lafia pita. Some bags are printed with an unauthorized "OU Pas Yisroel" symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented. If you see this product in the marketplace, please provide details to kosherq@ou.org.
Ed. note: This product has not been certified by the MK since 2014, even though there is a picture on the web showing the MK on the product.
May 8, 2019 from CFIA:
Elman's Food Products Ltd. is recalling Elman's brand Dressing from the marketplace because it may contain sesame, wheat, and gluten which are not declared on the label. People who have an allergy to sesame, wheat, or have celiac disease or other gluten-related disorders should not consume the recalled product described below.
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toppits | Dressing | 454 g | All Best Before dates where sesame, wheat, and gluten are not declared on the label | 0 59392 90004 7 |
May 6, 2019 from KMD Mexico:
POLLOS SARAH Ubicado en Atlaltunco No. 49, Col. San Miguel Tecamachalco CP.53950. Cierra sus puertas por lo tanto deja de contar con supervisión Kosher
Translated by Google Translate: SARAH CHICKENS, at Atlaltunco No. 49, Col. San Miguel Tecamachalco CP.53950 has closed their doors therefore has stoppedp having Kosher supervision.
May 6, 2019 from OU:
California Classics Family Style Italian Dressing and Marinade, VanLaw Food Products, Fullerton CA has an unauthorized OU:
The Orthodox Union does not certify California Classics Family Style Italian Dressing and Marinade. Some bottles were labeled with an unauthorized OU symbol. Corrective actions are being implemented.
April 24, 2019 from CFIA and on May 4, 2019 CFIA:
The food recall warning issued on April 19, 2019 has been updated to include additional distribution information. This additional information was identified during the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's (CFIA) food safety investigation. Golden Pearl Mushrooms Ltd. is recalling GPM brand Pea Shoots from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below.
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPM | Sweet Pea Shoots | 230 g | 11021 | 6 84469 00008 7 |
| GPM | Pea Shoots | 100 g | 11021 | 6 84469 00012 4 |
| GPM | Pea Shoots | 455 g | 11021 | 6 84469 00018 6 |
May 2, 2019 from the KSA:
Please be advised that all products under the HINT MINT brand are no longer KSA certified.
Products bearing the KSA symbol are not certified. KSA does not endorse nor stand behind the product.
May 1, 2019 from the OK:
The Mechiras Chometz was done for Manhattan Beer Distributors, by the OK "according to as many שיטות and פוסקים as possible". A copy of the sale is here
An article about this is here
April 26, 2019 from CFIA:
Ecoideas is recalling Ecoideas brand Organic Skinned Tigernuts from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below. The following products have been sold in Ontario and Quebec as well as through internet sales.
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecoideas | Organic Skinned Tigernuts | 227 g | 84919101 Best By 013121 |
8 75405 00284 9 |
| Ecoideas | Organic Skinned Tigernuts | 454 g | 85619101 Best By 013121 |
8 75405 00285 6 |
April 17, 2019 - from the OK:
Please be advised that Sunshine Hummus (formerly Vish) located at 59 E. 8th St, NY 10003, is no longer certified by OK Kosher Certification.